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Candyman
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

Lucky enough to be at this show. Candyman blew everyone away--best song played that night. Awesome trippy guitar jam &Jer belts out vocals
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Ramble On Rose
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Gorgeous, incredible, up and down, carnival-like bridge jam by Jerry. Picture perfect version--no flaws
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

April '78 S>F's often mentioned are 4/16 and 4/24 (rightly so) but this one is every bit as good. Superior transition jam--, beautiful, & powerful
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Starts out Jazzy, explorative, takes its time, 3 minute intro, then blasts off into the stratosphere with intense Garcia-led jamming

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Easy Wind
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Sweet slow snaky jam in this one. Just outstanding. May be the best thing about DaP 10.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Great, lengthy exploration. Why this show doesn't get more attention (see: Eyes) is beyond my understanding.
Comes A Time
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

It doesn't get any better than this. Jerry's signature solo contains that "X" factor of emotion that can't really be described or quantified. You just know it when you hear it and the notes ring out in a way that touches the listener on a purely emotional level. Chills every time.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Can't believe I didn't know about this one. Great expansive jamming to end one of the best years ever for this song and gearing up for another to follow.
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

@freedomhaul I enjoy listening to T-Jed while walking w/Grendel (obviously the guy in the pic) in the woods round my stomping grounds too, especially the part where his doggie turns to him and he sez.....gets me every time. btw if you haven't already check out the T-Jed from 10-10-82!
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